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By Neil Cahn on April 20, 2015 Posted in Child Support (C.S.S.A.)In its April 1, 2015 decision in Pittman v. Williams, the Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed a decision of Supreme Court, Kings County Court Attorney/Referee (and now Family Court Judge) J. Machelle Sweeting that awarded child support equal to 17% of the father’s entire $441,000 income. The Second Department also deleted a requirement that the father… Continue Reading

By Neil Cahn on December 8, 2014 Posted in Agreements and Stipulations,Child Support (C.S.S.A.)It is often said that it is difficult, if not impossible to prove a negative. The concept may be extended to finding the intent of the parties to a contract, and more particularly a divorce settlement agreement One would think a divorce settlement agreement would provide for all of the rights and obligations of a… Continue Reading

By Neil Cahn on August 21, 2013 Posted in Child Support (C.S.S.A.)Considering the add-ons for private school, health care, child care, and extra-curricular activities, imposing a base child support obligation upon a father (the less-moneyed spouse) in excess of his pro rata share of the first $136,000 of combined parental income would be unjust and inappropriate. Such was the holding of Acting Supreme Court Kings County Justice… Continue Reading